World travel notes from Sicily and memory of home
A traveler recollects a bustling Taormina street in Sicily and the New Hampshire ties he finds there. He recalls a Sicilian market, a peddler of artichokes, and a public garden view of Mt Etna. The piece muses on memorials using timeless olive trees bearing soldier names as lasting tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sicily
Concord
Hampaire
Ewell
Penagook
Italy
Rome
Taormina
New Hampshire
Ake
Mt. Etna
AFL Denounces Racketeering in National Labor Move
A Washington AFL statement signed by William Green and Frank Mocrign reaffirms the federation’s firm stand against gangsters in all forms. It urges unions to remove racketeering influence and emphasizes trade unions as essential to workers' wages, representation, and public policy participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amer. Federation
LABOR
James P. Fay
Letter Carriers Association
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Wm. Green
Frank Mocrign
Labor Organization
Federations of Labor
City Central le Rses
Green
Executive Council
American Federation of Lahoon
Pilgrim School Program Casts The First Thanksgiving
A school program presents The Pilgrim Story with tableaux and songs. Cast includes Priscilla Sadie Barboza Rose Savino and Mary Lawrence among many pupils performing in seven tableaux from Pilgrims departure to the First Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayiinth Seuss
Nunzio
Ascolis
Harold Josephson
Sylvester Fidalgo
Agnes Sousa
Mary Lawrence
Sarah Lopes
Sadie
Barboza
Mary Andrade
Loretta Natarangelo
Nancy Castigliego
Margaret Joseph
Mary Salcone
Cecilia Costa
Priscilla
Rose Savino
Adoniram
Joseph Carlos
William
Antonio Caroza
Holland
Michael Murgo
Michael Rucci
Nicholas Iacovelli
Joseph Troiano
Sadie Barboza
Frankvalieri
Nunzio Ascoli
Frank Cavalieri
Loretta Notarangelo
Pugtins
Gabriel Goglia
Hildario Oniz
Mary Lalcorte
Nancy Castiguego
Canary Birds Monogamy Reinterpreted in Captivity
The wild canary is a monogamous bird yet generations in captivity make the male polygamous. Regardless the male clearly shows affection for his first love, while better canaries may arise from the union of the male and his mates.
Breeches Bible First Editions and Global Demand
The Breeches Bible, a.k.a. the Geneva Bible, first edition valued as a rarity. Editions emerged in England with high demand, and between 1460 and 1616 a new edition appeared each year. Over 200 editions are known to exist.
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England
Swastika Symbol Across Cultures in Ancient Art
The swastika is described as an ancient Aryan symbol used across India China Japan Scandinavia and Germany. It is presented as the seal of Ciuddha's heart and appears in images of that divinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddha
India
China
Japan
Scandinavia
Germany
Salt and soldier pay origins traced to Romana tale
The fragment notes that the old proverb about not worth “big salt” stems from Roman times. It asserts salt farming formed part of a soldier’s compensation, linking a monetary value to salt supply in ancient defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rousnsa
Bristol Opera House stages Little Tramp to strong audience praise
The Bristol Opera House opened last night with the three act western drama Little Tramp. Rex Kenyon and John McMahon led the cast with support from Miss Hafinah Mister and Miss Alice Hinton. Music by the Herreshoff Marine Band complemented the performance and audiences declared it one of the year’s best local shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Restern
Hafinah
Alice ” Hinton
John Cuniff
Herreshoff Marine Band Orchestra
Rex Kenyon
John McMahon
Philip Cranston
William Franklin
Manuel Sanchez
Henry Miller
Gushington Splatterbee
Boston
John Hughes
James Percival
William L. Connery
Old Rube Pettingil
Little Trump
David S. Robertson
Higgins
Percival
C. M. Jones
Old Pedro
Grace Percivale
James
Hannah Miller
Minerva
Alice Hinton
Rocky Mountain
Marguerite Clark
Wm. L Connery
Louis Young
H. Ahearn
John Magee
James Pearse
When political perplexities rise Hi Ho urges fishing wisdom
In a Chinatown column the sage Hi Ho quips that political confusion favors silence and practical gains, urging readers to seek simple solutions like going fishing while Voashineten Star frames the remark as a local proverb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Ho
Chinatown
Voashineten
Keeping Check on Speed in Homing Pigeon Race
The article notes that speed champions are determined fairly with special instruments to measure average speeds. It emphasizes there is no guesswork in judging a well regulated pigeon race and ensures fairness among competitors.
Probate Court Seeks Authority to Sell Bristol Estate
December 1 1933 probate petition by Reginald Dimond as executor for Elizabeth H Wilson requests power to sell parts or whole of real estate on Lincoln Avenue Bristol to satisfy debts and expenses. Hearing set December 18 1933 at 10 A M with fourteen day public notice in Bristol Phenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Elizabeth H. Wilson
Francis Reginald Dimond
Elizabeth H Wilson
Lincoln Avenue
Nancy L. Davis
Patience W I
Thomas H. Henderson
Marmaduke Mason
Spid
Bristol Phenix
John W. Church
Bristol Court Notices and Estate Administration Summary
Public notices from Bristol include probate and administration items. Harriet Augusta Coggeshall’s heirs appear in a court filing with custody details and conditions stated for service. An administration notice for the estate of Lille J L AW Baker Be Shar appears, with chamber court proceedings listed and dates for publication.
Administration Notice for Estate of Thomas P Connery
Robert J. Connery of Bristol has qualified as Administrator of the Thomas P. Connery estate. Creditors must file claims within the legal period beginning November 17, 1941, as recorded by Clerk John W. Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Connery
Robert J. Connery
Bristol
Estate of Ella Frene Cooke in Bristol Final Account Hearing
In Bristol on November 15 1933 the estate of Ella Frene Cooke requests allowance of the first and final account. The court receives the account and sets December 4 at 10 o'clock AM in the Probate Court Room for confirmation with fourteen days of notice to be published. Clerk W Church records the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UWF Srt
STOWE
Bristol
Tate
Harriet Anensta
Bristol Phoenix
HN W
Church
Ella Frene
Bristol Phenix
W. Church
Guardian presents eighteenth account for Emily French estate
Industrial Trust Company as guardian presents the eighteenth accounting for Emily French ward seeking allowance. The court set December 4 1933 at 10 am in the Bristol Probate Court for review and ordered fourteen days of notice in the Bristol Phenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Emily French
Industrial Trust Company
Bristol Phenix
John W. Church
Petition for Adoption and Name Change in Bristol
Anthony R Parshley and Ruth James Parshley seek leave to adopt Ruth Smith born August 15 1931 and rename her Natalie Parshley. Petition filed November 7 1933 with Bristol Probate Court set for January 3 1934. publication ordered in Bristol Phoenix for three weeks ending December 1 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Anthony R. Parshley
Ruth Smith
Town OF
Rhode Island
Ruth James Parshley
Church Street
R. I
Natalie Parshley
Seagee
Bristol Phoenix
John W. Church
Guardian seeks sale of minor heirs real estate in Bristol
Alfred Newsham guardian for Clarence and Lloyd Newsham minors seeks court authorization to sell their undivided interest in Lot No. 1 on Assessors Plat 100 known as the Horace Peck Estate east of the Main Road from Bristol to Warren Rhode Island. Sale aimed to pay debts and fund support and investments with a December 4 1933 hearing set and fourteen days notice ordered in the Bristol Phenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Clarence Newsham
Lloyd Newsham
Saunders
Nebraska
Alfred Newsham
Warren
Rhode Island
Horace Peck
Saunders County
Bristol Phenix
John W. Church
Local Portuguese Clubs and Addresses Listed in Script
The page lists multiple individuals and addresses tied to Portuguese independent clubs in Columbia Hall area. Mentions include Matthews Brité 198 Thames St, Della Morte irogul Franklin St, Margaret Morris 5300 Thames Ltdv Manuel J Garlog 137 Bradford St Rafael Martins 220 Thames St Maniue Vargas 5 John St Antonio Cunha Solita 171 Bradford St Josephs 24 Mount Hope Ave and clubs at O Usher Ave Roosevelt Club 169 Franklin St and 403 Woods St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gai
Strom
Matthews Brité
Woods St
Roosevelt ‘Club
Franklin St
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frances A. Kerr
Green Lane
Middletown
George Fish
Franklin Street
Mr. Fish
Marguerite Flowers
Helen Potter
Bessie Talbot
Nellie Sylvester
Florence Johnson
Elsie Dustin
Annie Brechin
Wesley Young
William Sutcliffe
Wm. Cooke
Leon McCaw
Rennie Sawyer
Archie Durant
Thames Street
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company
Henry Peterson
Lille
J. L. AW
Baker
Cheney
Baiada
Harvey
Abs
Nereby
Pesta Court
Dar John. W. Church
Mary J. Fitzgerald
Lawrence T. Fitzg
Ecutor
G. E. Garvin
Richmond St
Suzman’s
Edward J. Newbold Insurance
Wood ST
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street
Lanzire’s Express
Frank Lanzire
Bristol 385
Dorchester Mutual
E. L. Watson Co., Inc
Weybosset Street
Providence
R. L
Augustus P. Duffy
W. W. Franklin & Co
John C. Trudell
Second St
Pocahantas
E. W. Weaver
High Street
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
Bristol District Nursing Association
Hope Street
Martha Graham
Hope
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